NYX Dark Era vs Smashbox TOP SHELF
NYX Dark Era and Smashbox TOP SHELF are virtually identical (ΔE 0.4); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| NYX Dark Era | Smashbox TOP SHELF | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #7D2D30 | #7D2D2F |
| L* | 30.52 | 30.50 |
| a* | 34.96 | 34.88 |
| b* | 16.51 | 17.13 |
| Chroma | 38.66 | 38.86 |
| Hue angle | 25.28° | 26.16° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.4 is in the “virtually identical” band (up to 2.0, a difference that is hard to see even side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 0.0 and chroma by 0.2; the hue angles are 0.9° apart. None of these differences is large enough to name a direction, so the two read alike in lightness, saturation and warmth.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Dark Era works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox TOP SHELF works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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